Bushfires are very common in African Savannas, especially during the dry season between May and October. Private water sources in bushfire-affected areas could become contaminated from bushfire […]
Many small towns in South Africa such as Grahamstown, are experiencing an increasing frequency of water supply outages. As the article below outlines, water supply cuts […]
The shocking figures presented below are particularly disturbing as South Africa is a water scarce country and can ill afford to waste a single drop of […]
All options that can contribute to South Africa’s water supply should be considered but conventional desalination plants may be too energy intensive – exacerbating another chronic […]
South Africa’s water infrastructure is ind dire need of upgrading and maintenance. Corrupt and inept officials combined with water theft only exacerbate water scarcity in the […]
This is yet another example of why rain water tanks at hospitals are a good idea, especially in South Africa. Even if rainwater harvesting systems are […]
Residents in many rural areas lack basic infrastructure and water services, often relying on municipal water tankers that deliver water intermittently. A better solution would be […]
A common problem in many parts of South Africa is the continued construction of urban housing projects that take little notice of the dire water situation […]
Water infrastructure in South Africa sorely needs a boost of investment from the private and public sectors. The average household or business can still ensure that […]
Everyone in South Africa should consider where they can save water and actively contribute to reducing water shortages by considering rain water tanks for rainwater harvesting […]
Water losses in Gauteng municipalities and many other towns and cities around South Africa should be spurring homeowners and businesses to invest in water conservation measures […]
Just over 70% of a group of South African JSE-listed companies surveyed had already experienced financial loss because of water issues, according to a London-based research […]
In Africa, progress does not guarantee access to the most basic necessities. This is amply demonstrated by Ghana, whose economic growth is the envy of its […]
South Africa is fast running out of the fresh water needed for myriad industrial processes, from food production to mining. More than 95% of the country’s […]